The Govan Stones
@govanstones.bsky.social
Viking-Age sculpture collection from early medieval Strathclyde, held in Govan Old ⛪️
Closed for winter ❄️
Email [email protected] for free winter tours!
Closed for winter ❄️
Email [email protected] for free winter tours!
🗣📹📼 Watch the recordings of Prof. Steve's Dalrymple Lectures!
Either click FOLLOW THIS LINK here:
www.gla.ac.uk/schools/huma...
Or, this link should take you to the recordings of both lectures:
echo360.org.uk/section/e305...
Either click FOLLOW THIS LINK here:
www.gla.ac.uk/schools/huma...
Or, this link should take you to the recordings of both lectures:
echo360.org.uk/section/e305...
November 25, 2025 at 12:41 PM
🗣📹📼 Watch the recordings of Prof. Steve's Dalrymple Lectures!
Either click FOLLOW THIS LINK here:
www.gla.ac.uk/schools/huma...
Or, this link should take you to the recordings of both lectures:
echo360.org.uk/section/e305...
Either click FOLLOW THIS LINK here:
www.gla.ac.uk/schools/huma...
Or, this link should take you to the recordings of both lectures:
echo360.org.uk/section/e305...
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1,500 years old and not looking too bad at all.
November 12, 2025 at 10:36 AM
1,500 years old and not looking too bad at all.
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The core of the kingdom of the Strathclyde Britons, thanks to Keara Ellen Photography!
www.instagram.com/kearaellen
www.instagram.com/kearaellen
November 19, 2025 at 6:29 PM
The core of the kingdom of the Strathclyde Britons, thanks to Keara Ellen Photography!
www.instagram.com/kearaellen
www.instagram.com/kearaellen
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THURS 20th & FRI 21st Nov
See Prof. Steve talk about Govan and Glasgow over the last 1,500 years!
Stones, Saints, Ships and Slaves: an archaeology for Glasgow 850 - Prof. Driscoll of UofG Archaeo for the 2025 Glasgow Archaeological Society Dalrymple Lecture Series - FREE online and in person.
See Prof. Steve talk about Govan and Glasgow over the last 1,500 years!
Stones, Saints, Ships and Slaves: an archaeology for Glasgow 850 - Prof. Driscoll of UofG Archaeo for the 2025 Glasgow Archaeological Society Dalrymple Lecture Series - FREE online and in person.
November 19, 2025 at 8:28 PM
THURS 20th & FRI 21st Nov
See Prof. Steve talk about Govan and Glasgow over the last 1,500 years!
Stones, Saints, Ships and Slaves: an archaeology for Glasgow 850 - Prof. Driscoll of UofG Archaeo for the 2025 Glasgow Archaeological Society Dalrymple Lecture Series - FREE online and in person.
See Prof. Steve talk about Govan and Glasgow over the last 1,500 years!
Stones, Saints, Ships and Slaves: an archaeology for Glasgow 850 - Prof. Driscoll of UofG Archaeo for the 2025 Glasgow Archaeological Society Dalrymple Lecture Series - FREE online and in person.
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TONIGHT & TOMORROW!
The online live lecture link will go onto this webpage nearer the event ~ Glasgow Archaeological Society:
www.gla.ac.uk/schools/huma...
The online live lecture link will go onto this webpage nearer the event ~ Glasgow Archaeological Society:
www.gla.ac.uk/schools/huma...
November 20, 2025 at 11:57 AM
TONIGHT & TOMORROW!
The online live lecture link will go onto this webpage nearer the event ~ Glasgow Archaeological Society:
www.gla.ac.uk/schools/huma...
The online live lecture link will go onto this webpage nearer the event ~ Glasgow Archaeological Society:
www.gla.ac.uk/schools/huma...
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Prof. Steve spoke about our 'unique' Sarcophagus in his Glasgow Archaeological Society Dalrymple Lecture last night.
Steve is delivering his second lecture tonight at 18:30, which you can see for free in person and online: www.gla.ac.uk/schools/huma...
📷 @hornesupremacy.bsky.social
Steve is delivering his second lecture tonight at 18:30, which you can see for free in person and online: www.gla.ac.uk/schools/huma...
📷 @hornesupremacy.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Prof. Steve spoke about our 'unique' Sarcophagus in his Glasgow Archaeological Society Dalrymple Lecture last night.
Steve is delivering his second lecture tonight at 18:30, which you can see for free in person and online: www.gla.ac.uk/schools/huma...
📷 @hornesupremacy.bsky.social
Steve is delivering his second lecture tonight at 18:30, which you can see for free in person and online: www.gla.ac.uk/schools/huma...
📷 @hornesupremacy.bsky.social
Prof. Steve spoke about our 'unique' Sarcophagus in his Glasgow Archaeological Society Dalrymple Lecture last night.
Steve is delivering his second lecture tonight at 18:30, which you can see for free in person and online: www.gla.ac.uk/schools/huma...
📷 @hornesupremacy.bsky.social
Steve is delivering his second lecture tonight at 18:30, which you can see for free in person and online: www.gla.ac.uk/schools/huma...
📷 @hornesupremacy.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Prof. Steve spoke about our 'unique' Sarcophagus in his Glasgow Archaeological Society Dalrymple Lecture last night.
Steve is delivering his second lecture tonight at 18:30, which you can see for free in person and online: www.gla.ac.uk/schools/huma...
📷 @hornesupremacy.bsky.social
Steve is delivering his second lecture tonight at 18:30, which you can see for free in person and online: www.gla.ac.uk/schools/huma...
📷 @hornesupremacy.bsky.social
TONIGHT & TOMORROW!
The online live lecture link will go onto this webpage nearer the event ~ Glasgow Archaeological Society:
www.gla.ac.uk/schools/huma...
The online live lecture link will go onto this webpage nearer the event ~ Glasgow Archaeological Society:
www.gla.ac.uk/schools/huma...
November 20, 2025 at 11:57 AM
TONIGHT & TOMORROW!
The online live lecture link will go onto this webpage nearer the event ~ Glasgow Archaeological Society:
www.gla.ac.uk/schools/huma...
The online live lecture link will go onto this webpage nearer the event ~ Glasgow Archaeological Society:
www.gla.ac.uk/schools/huma...
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Two 10th century hogback tombs - Part of the wonderful collection of early medieval sculpture at Govan Old Parish Church in Glasgow. Hogbacks are generally considered as grave markers or stylised 'houses' for the dead. 📸 My own. #TombTuesday #TheGovanStones #GovanHeritageTrust
November 18, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Two 10th century hogback tombs - Part of the wonderful collection of early medieval sculpture at Govan Old Parish Church in Glasgow. Hogbacks are generally considered as grave markers or stylised 'houses' for the dead. 📸 My own. #TombTuesday #TheGovanStones #GovanHeritageTrust
THURS 20th & FRI 21st Nov
See Prof. Steve talk about Govan and Glasgow over the last 1,500 years!
Stones, Saints, Ships and Slaves: an archaeology for Glasgow 850 - Prof. Driscoll of UofG Archaeo for the 2025 Glasgow Archaeological Society Dalrymple Lecture Series - FREE online and in person.
See Prof. Steve talk about Govan and Glasgow over the last 1,500 years!
Stones, Saints, Ships and Slaves: an archaeology for Glasgow 850 - Prof. Driscoll of UofG Archaeo for the 2025 Glasgow Archaeological Society Dalrymple Lecture Series - FREE online and in person.
November 19, 2025 at 8:28 PM
THURS 20th & FRI 21st Nov
See Prof. Steve talk about Govan and Glasgow over the last 1,500 years!
Stones, Saints, Ships and Slaves: an archaeology for Glasgow 850 - Prof. Driscoll of UofG Archaeo for the 2025 Glasgow Archaeological Society Dalrymple Lecture Series - FREE online and in person.
See Prof. Steve talk about Govan and Glasgow over the last 1,500 years!
Stones, Saints, Ships and Slaves: an archaeology for Glasgow 850 - Prof. Driscoll of UofG Archaeo for the 2025 Glasgow Archaeological Society Dalrymple Lecture Series - FREE online and in person.
The core of the kingdom of the Strathclyde Britons, thanks to Keara Ellen Photography!
www.instagram.com/kearaellen
www.instagram.com/kearaellen
November 19, 2025 at 6:29 PM
The core of the kingdom of the Strathclyde Britons, thanks to Keara Ellen Photography!
www.instagram.com/kearaellen
www.instagram.com/kearaellen
1,500 years old and not looking too bad at all.
November 12, 2025 at 10:36 AM
1,500 years old and not looking too bad at all.
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Lest We Forget.
November 11, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Lest We Forget.
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It really was a BIG early medieval posthole that was found by UofG Archaeology and Clyde Archaeology this year. We think that it might be the footing for a gatepost that was part of a structure guarding the grand Viking-Age processional way into Govan Old's 1,500-year-old churchyard.
📷 Dee Manning
📷 Dee Manning
November 9, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Lest We Forget.
November 11, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Lest We Forget.
It really was a BIG early medieval posthole that was found by UofG Archaeology and Clyde Archaeology this year. We think that it might be the footing for a gatepost that was part of a structure guarding the grand Viking-Age processional way into Govan Old's 1,500-year-old churchyard.
📷 Dee Manning
📷 Dee Manning
November 9, 2025 at 12:59 AM
It really was a BIG early medieval posthole that was found by UofG Archaeology and Clyde Archaeology this year. We think that it might be the footing for a gatepost that was part of a structure guarding the grand Viking-Age processional way into Govan Old's 1,500-year-old churchyard.
📷 Dee Manning
📷 Dee Manning
A great opportunity to see Prof. Steve talk about Govan and Glasgow over the last 1,500 years!
Stones, Saints, Ships and Slaves: an archaeology for Glasgow 850 - Prof. Driscoll of Glasgow Archaeology for the 2025 Glasgow Archaeological Society Dalrymple Lecture Series - FREE online and in person.
Stones, Saints, Ships and Slaves: an archaeology for Glasgow 850 - Prof. Driscoll of Glasgow Archaeology for the 2025 Glasgow Archaeological Society Dalrymple Lecture Series - FREE online and in person.
November 3, 2025 at 6:06 PM
A great opportunity to see Prof. Steve talk about Govan and Glasgow over the last 1,500 years!
Stones, Saints, Ships and Slaves: an archaeology for Glasgow 850 - Prof. Driscoll of Glasgow Archaeology for the 2025 Glasgow Archaeological Society Dalrymple Lecture Series - FREE online and in person.
Stones, Saints, Ships and Slaves: an archaeology for Glasgow 850 - Prof. Driscoll of Glasgow Archaeology for the 2025 Glasgow Archaeological Society Dalrymple Lecture Series - FREE online and in person.
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It's our LAST DAY before winter, so make Prof. Steve as happy as THIS by visiting the Govan Stones, Govan Old, and our CHRISTMAS SHOP today!
⏰️⏳️🎃❄️🎁
It's our LAST DAY before winter, so make Prof. Steve as happy as THIS by visiting the Govan Stones, Govan Old, and our CHRISTMAS SHOP today!
⏰️⏳️🎃❄️🎁
October 31, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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It's our LAST DAY before winter, so make Prof. Steve as happy as THIS by visiting the Govan Stones, Govan Old, and our CHRISTMAS SHOP today!
⏰️⏳️🎃❄️🎁
It's our LAST DAY before winter, so make Prof. Steve as happy as THIS by visiting the Govan Stones, Govan Old, and our CHRISTMAS SHOP today!
⏰️⏳️🎃❄️🎁
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Today's Knowledge Commons share: The "annalistic section" of Cogad Gaedel re Gallaib - discussing the relationship between chronicles and saga relating to vikings in Ireland #history #chronicle #vikings #ireland #medievalsky
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The "annalistic section" of Cogad Gaedel re Gallaib
The War of the Irish and the Foreigners or 'Cogad Gáedel re Gallaib' is a saga detailing viking activity in Ireland culminating in the Battle of Clontarf in 1014. Scholars have relied on the early sec...
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October 30, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Today's Knowledge Commons share: The "annalistic section" of Cogad Gaedel re Gallaib - discussing the relationship between chronicles and saga relating to vikings in Ireland #history #chronicle #vikings #ireland #medievalsky
works.hcommons.org/records/j8c6...
works.hcommons.org/records/j8c6...
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🔜🚨⏳️⏰️ We close at 4pm on Hallowe'en 🎃
This is your LAST CHANCE to see the Stones, Govan Old ⛪️ and our CHRISTMAS SHOP 🎁
This is your LAST CHANCE to see the Stones, Govan Old ⛪️ and our CHRISTMAS SHOP 🎁
October 27, 2025 at 9:21 PM
🔜🚨⏳️⏰️ We close at 4pm on Hallowe'en 🎃
This is your LAST CHANCE to see the Stones, Govan Old ⛪️ and our CHRISTMAS SHOP 🎁
This is your LAST CHANCE to see the Stones, Govan Old ⛪️ and our CHRISTMAS SHOP 🎁
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Much more to be said on both the Govan stones & the Hogbacks in specific, but pausing this thread for now
Felt amazing to scratch this particular itch i'd been meaning to catch since forever & huge thanks to the folks at @govanstones.bsky.social for being absolute legends
#TombTuesday
Much more to be said on both the Govan stones & the Hogbacks in specific, but pausing this thread for now
Felt amazing to scratch this particular itch i'd been meaning to catch since forever & huge thanks to the folks at @govanstones.bsky.social for being absolute legends
#TombTuesday
October 28, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Much more to be said on both the Govan stones & the Hogbacks in specific, but pausing this thread for now
Felt amazing to scratch this particular itch i'd been meaning to catch since forever & huge thanks to the folks at @govanstones.bsky.social for being absolute legends
#TombTuesday
Much more to be said on both the Govan stones & the Hogbacks in specific, but pausing this thread for now
Felt amazing to scratch this particular itch i'd been meaning to catch since forever & huge thanks to the folks at @govanstones.bsky.social for being absolute legends
#TombTuesday
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The 'roof tile' pattern on the stones is particularly satisfying to look at
if you see the dip at the top it appears that this stone took damage over the years as it was used as a whetstone for sharpening blades, possibly the scythe for the church yard?
#TombTuesday
The 'roof tile' pattern on the stones is particularly satisfying to look at
if you see the dip at the top it appears that this stone took damage over the years as it was used as a whetstone for sharpening blades, possibly the scythe for the church yard?
#TombTuesday
October 28, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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The 'roof tile' pattern on the stones is particularly satisfying to look at
if you see the dip at the top it appears that this stone took damage over the years as it was used as a whetstone for sharpening blades, possibly the scythe for the church yard?
#TombTuesday
The 'roof tile' pattern on the stones is particularly satisfying to look at
if you see the dip at the top it appears that this stone took damage over the years as it was used as a whetstone for sharpening blades, possibly the scythe for the church yard?
#TombTuesday
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The examples at Govan are both unsually large & heavy, the smallest (Govan #2, nearside left) coming in at around a tonne when weighed in 2014
Govan #2 is also believed to be the earliest, its somewhat slight form similar to examples in Cumbria, also with some lovely knot work
#TombTuesday
The examples at Govan are both unsually large & heavy, the smallest (Govan #2, nearside left) coming in at around a tonne when weighed in 2014
Govan #2 is also believed to be the earliest, its somewhat slight form similar to examples in Cumbria, also with some lovely knot work
#TombTuesday
October 28, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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The examples at Govan are both unsually large & heavy, the smallest (Govan #2, nearside left) coming in at around a tonne when weighed in 2014
Govan #2 is also believed to be the earliest, its somewhat slight form similar to examples in Cumbria, also with some lovely knot work
#TombTuesday
The examples at Govan are both unsually large & heavy, the smallest (Govan #2, nearside left) coming in at around a tonne when weighed in 2014
Govan #2 is also believed to be the earliest, its somewhat slight form similar to examples in Cumbria, also with some lovely knot work
#TombTuesday
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Hogbacks are something really special - a norse school of stonework in Britain that is curiously absent from Scandanavia itself
reminscent of longhouse, if i place them side by side with a pic from back in april at Sagnalet lejre 🇩🇰 a moment
#TombTuesday
Hogbacks are something really special - a norse school of stonework in Britain that is curiously absent from Scandanavia itself
reminscent of longhouse, if i place them side by side with a pic from back in april at Sagnalet lejre 🇩🇰 a moment
#TombTuesday
October 28, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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Hogbacks are something really special - a norse school of stonework in Britain that is curiously absent from Scandanavia itself
reminscent of longhouse, if i place them side by side with a pic from back in april at Sagnalet lejre 🇩🇰 a moment
#TombTuesday
Hogbacks are something really special - a norse school of stonework in Britain that is curiously absent from Scandanavia itself
reminscent of longhouse, if i place them side by side with a pic from back in april at Sagnalet lejre 🇩🇰 a moment
#TombTuesday
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Now all this really needs more time, both for the kingdom of Strathclyde & the huge quantity of material at the @govanstones.bsky.social (way more than i'd even realised before going) but for now
LOOK AT THE HOGBACKS 😳😳😳
#TombTuesday
Now all this really needs more time, both for the kingdom of Strathclyde & the huge quantity of material at the @govanstones.bsky.social (way more than i'd even realised before going) but for now
LOOK AT THE HOGBACKS 😳😳😳
#TombTuesday
October 28, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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Now all this really needs more time, both for the kingdom of Strathclyde & the huge quantity of material at the @govanstones.bsky.social (way more than i'd even realised before going) but for now
LOOK AT THE HOGBACKS 😳😳😳
#TombTuesday
Now all this really needs more time, both for the kingdom of Strathclyde & the huge quantity of material at the @govanstones.bsky.social (way more than i'd even realised before going) but for now
LOOK AT THE HOGBACKS 😳😳😳
#TombTuesday